common1900-1945

Germany Type D2 Meter Stamp Impression

Name: Germany Type D2 Meter Stamp Impression
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1929 · 20 Pfennig

This is an impression from a German meter franking machine, Type D2, showing a circular postmark with 'DEUTSCHES REICH' and the date '20.12.29', alongside a rectangular franking impression indicating '20 Pfg' and 'BERLIN'. It represents a common postal marking from the Weimar Republic era.

Meter stamps like this D2 type were introduced in Germany to streamline postal operations for businesses and government agencies, reflecting the increasing mechanization of postal services in the early 20th century.

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meter-stamp postal-history franking-machine

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.